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Executioners from Shaolin

1977Movie1 h 40 minR

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A violent, cathartic action movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

After the destruction of the Temple, a Shaolin disciple devotes years to mastering the Tiger style in order to defeat the martial arts master who killed his teacher. His wife, a Crane style specialist, has a feeling one style won't be enough.

Feels like

  • Kung Fu Revenge
  • Crane Style
  • Tiger Style
  • Evil Eunuch
  • Historical Setting
  • Martial Arts
  • Tragic Loss
  • Family Honor

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
Written by
Ni Kuang
Produced by
Runme Shaw
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

Everyone

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Facts

February 16, 1977 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
February 16, 1977
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Big Bad Duumvirate, My Kung-Fu Is Stronger Than Yours, Training Dummy +9

  • Big Bad Duumvirate
  • My Kung-Fu Is Stronger Than Yours
  • Training Dummy
  • Action Mom
  • Narrating the Obvious
  • Older Than They Look
  • You Killed My Father
  • The Quisling
  • Walking Shirtless Scene
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Villain in a White Suit
  • We Hardly Knew Ye

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Executioners from Shaolin?"

Questions about Executioners from Shaolin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Executioners from Shaolin?

PhiloFandorHi-YAHCineverseARROW

In the United States, Executioners from Shaolin streams on Philo, Fandor, Hi-YAH, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on Cineverse. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Executioners from Shaolin worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Executioners from Shaolin make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Executioners from Shaolin good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Executioners from Shaolin in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Executioners from Shaolin use?

Big Bad DuumvirateMy Kung-Fu Is Stronger Than YoursTraining DummyAction MomNarrating the ObviousOlder Than They LookYou Killed My FatherThe QuislingWalking Shirtless SceneHistorical Domain CharacterVillain in a White SuitWe Hardly Knew Yeand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Big Bad Duumvirate, My Kung-Fu Is Stronger Than Yours, and Training Dummy.